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Monday, March 23, 2015

Wow, this pattern turned out just like the pictures from Craftsy! I loved every step of the way. I know I will make more button down shirts. My husband even asked if I would make a button down shirt for him. Of course, using a different sewing pattern. Butterick really impressed me with how well this pattern was written. Every step was easy to follow.

I bought this pattern and fabric from a sewing kit from Craftsy. The sewing kit is still available for $26.99 and you can not buy the fabric for that price!

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

I have been in the process of making this button down shirt from the Butterick 5678 sewing pattern. I love that it is a princess cut blouse in a button down shirt style. The sizing is wonderful too, I was able to make my size, which is size 12, with the correct bust size B.

There are a lot pieces, 17, to put together but if you are patient it will go very quickly. I am working with Robert Kaufman's gingham fabric in the color pond.

I love my Brother machine.

This part of the pattern, the collar, was the hardest part to put together. The diagram in the pattern was hard to understand and I couldn't find one online. Hopefully this will help someone. The collar is sandwich between the two collar band pieces and the non-interfacing band is sewn to the neck line of the shirt. Then you fold the band over and and incase the neck line, raw edge.

Friday, March 13, 2015

This a an a great way to learn about quilting but not make a quilt. This project is called the Tic Tac Toe Pin Cushion and it is simply two quilt blocks sewn together, to make a pin cushion. I love how large these are and I have been using mine for years!

Monday, March 2, 2015

I love to sew but I find it hard to get out to the fabric store which is 50 minutes away, one way! So after I received an email from Craftsy about their Craftsy sewing kits on sale, 60% off retail price, I knew this would be a great opportunity to get a few projects and have them sent straight to my front door. By the way, for me this is like receiving Stitch Fix in the mail, except I got to pick it out and keep all of it. Ok, it's nothing like Stitch Fix.Here are the two projects I picked....

First up, is this knit pencil skirt. I know what your thinking, "This is super easy to make, didn't you make that already?" Yes, I did make it already by refashioning an old dress. But I did not have a pattern and the sewing kit was only $14.99 with fabric and the McCall's 6654 pattern! Plus my refashioned knit skirt that I love, I wore slam out and there's a hole in the fabric. Speaking of fabric they are sending me Ponte Roma in black. Sometimes it is hard to know what the best fabric is to use for a project like this and it is so nice that they are sending me what is best.

My second choice!!!

It is almost spring and I wear this style of shirt for work all of the time. Usually these shirts cost any where between $30-$50. I found the Butterick 5678 pattern and fabric for only $22.49. Once I get the right fit, I can see myself making a ton of these shirts. It is really a smart design. Instead of side darts, it is a princess cut shirt with pockets over it. Much more flattering, but you do have to get the sizing right. They are send me 3 yards of Robert Kaufman Carolina Gingham in this light blue.

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